No longer an eyesore but a source of pride for New Westminster residents, the 10 electrical boxes in the downtown area of the Royal City are now covered in art done by local artists.
For an up-close and personal view of the electrical box art, head down to Hyack Square on Saturday, May 11 at 12: 30 p.m. to join a walking tour to learn about the artists behind the work.
New West Artists are inviting anyone with an interest, especially photographers, to join the one-hour tour to find out more about the vinyl wrapped images created at the request of the city as part of the anti-graffiti and street beautification program.
The tour starts at Hyack Square and ends at the big belly box near the tin soldier on the boardwalk at the River Market.
For more information, call Richard Armstrong, at 604-842-2791.
Spring market
There's art in abundance this spring in New Westminster.
One example is the 22nd annual artisans' spring market hosted by the Arts Council of New Westminster, in conjunction with the Hyack Festival, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 19 and 20 in Queen's Park.
The market will feature a variety of arts and crafts, as well as a children's craft workshop from noon to 4 p.m. A vendor's table for both days is $50. The festival will also feature an antique market as well as entertainment in the park, and the petting zoo and water park will also be open for either some furry or splashy fun.
Admission is free. For more information about the artisans' market, call 604-525-3244 or visit www. artscouncilnewwest.org.
